Description
A magical combination of sweet and spicy chicken thighs paired with fluffy coconut rice, perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a rich marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, coating them well, and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Combine the coconut milk, water, and rinsed rice in a pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve the glazed chicken thighs over the coconut-infused rice, garnishing with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Marinate chicken thighs longer for intense flavor. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken thighs, maple glazed chicken, coconut rice, spicy chicken, easy dinner